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Watch: LIC Chairman Murray King reviews the company's half-year result.
Agribusiness

Farmer investment in technology boosts revenue for dairy herd genetics co-op

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The first medicinal cannabis licences are expected to be issued by mid-2020, now that the Government has confirmed new regulations for the product.
Agribusiness

From cows to cannabis: Former dairy industry executive joins medicinal cannabis company

With family members not interested in taking over a 303-hectare farm near Winton, John MacGillivray is a reluctant vendor.
Southland

'Corporate farms are almost as bad as communism' - veteran farmer
The improved forecast comes on the back of higher than expected commodity prices
Agribusiness

Synlait lifts forecast milk payout price for current season
Hot, dry weather is quickly becoming a nightmare for many farmers who haven't seen rain in months.
Agribusiness

Dry weather could put 'further upward pressure' on dairy commodity prices - economist
About 800 tonnes of velvet are exported from New Zealand a year.
Agribusiness

Hawke's Bay farmers pay $100k for deer velvet breeding stag
Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Agribusiness

Explained: Impact on NZ farmers as China doubles agricultural trade with US
Sirma Karapeeva starts her new role in April 2020.
Agribusiness

New boss announced for meat industry group
Researchers at the University of Canterbury have found a commercial maple syrup operation could make money here in NZ.
Agribusiness

NZ could have commercially successful maple syrup industry - researchers

Grape harvest at McWilliams Vineyards at Pokolbin .
Viticulture

Australia's McWilliams Wines goes into voluntary administration
Lower volumes are driving up international prices.
Agribusiness

Positive start to 2020 for dairy commodity prices
It seems eating a whole cricket might be a step too far for most Kiwis.
Health

The creepy-crawly way to improve our gut health
Agribusiness
Hawke's Bay

'Looks funny, still yummy': Hawke's Bay fruit growers use Kiwi ingenuity to soften blow of financial losses
ASB Rural Economist, Nathan Penny had expected prices to be unchanged.
Agribusiness

'Somewhat of a puzzle': Economist surprised by dip in global dairy prices
The purchase deal includes three market sites and distribution services throughout New Zealand.
Agribusiness

Produce company T&G announces $30 million purchase of Freshmax
Damien O'Connor said the positive outlook was a testament to every person working in the sector.
Agribusiness

Record export highs picked for primary sector - report
Listen: Primary Sector Council chair Lain Jager talks to Rural Exchange.
Agribusiness

'Bold new vision' for NZ agriculture sector unveiled
Many farmers are still worried about a range of government policies.
Agribusiness

Positive commodity outlook lifts farmer confidence- survey
The UK will need trade partners more than ever post-Brexit, writes Mike Chapman.
Opinion
Opinion

Opinion: World will respond to UK supermarket's exclusion of NZ lamb
Fonterra last year decided to partner with the star performer on the New Zealand share market after years of trying to shut it out.
Agribusiness

A2 Milk shares tumble after CEO's surprise resignation
The company recently released gin in partnership with Graham Norton.
Agribusiness

Sarah Jessica Parker joins board of Waikato wine company Invivo & Co
Watch: Economist Christina Leung talks to The AM Show about lending conditions under increased bank capital requirements. Credits: Video - The AM Show, Image - Getty.
Personal Finance

Bank capital requirements: Home-buyers are more likely to be favoured - expert
It was once a favouritie of A-lister Scarlett Johansson.
Agribusiness

Wellington's Zany Zeus cheese and ice cream maker in receivership
Fonterra is working to turn its financial fortunes around.
Agribusiness

Fonterra lifts milk price payout after strong first quarter
Production will increase in New Zealand over the next couple of years.
Agribusiness

Berry-tinged red kiwifruit to hit supermarket shelves
The company uses lemons sourced from Gisborne to produce the award-winning limoncello.
Agribusiness

Prestigious award opens doors to Asian market for Kāpiti Coast limoncello maker
Volker Kuntzsch and Mat Hocken took home the trophies.
Agribusiness

New Zealanders 'scoop the pool' in trans-Tasman agribusiness awards
The Farm Debt Mediation Bill, before Parliament, would require creditors to offer mediation to farmers before they take enforcement action.
Agribusiness

More farmers feeling bank pressure - survey
Waitrose wants to support British lamb producers.
Agribusiness

Major UK supermarket to end sales of NZ lamb

NZM chief executive John Brakenridge said the deal was estimated to be worth more than a quarter of a billion dollars for ZQ farmers over the next five years.
Agribusiness

New wool partnership 'one of the biggest' in New Zealand history
Listen: Clare Bradley from AgriSea talks about the win, and why she is passionate about the business.
Agribusiness

Seaweed products pioneer named supreme winner in rural women business awards
Glen Herud says a more ethical and responsible way of dairying is needed.
Dairy Farming

Canterbury farmer reaches crowdfunding target for 'kinder, greener fairer dairy' system

The Serious Fraud Office alleges he deceived his former employer and clients.
Rural

Rural stock agent charged with $2m fraud, pleads not guilty
Agribusiness
Rural

Rural sector angry, frustrated by Government policies - REINZ
Chair of Alliance Group, Murray Taggart said a drive to maximise operational efficiency and focus on capturing greater market value was behind the result .
Agribusiness

Alliance Group announces $20m profit
It's was the fifth consecutive rise at the auction.
Agribusiness

Another lift in global dairy commodity prices
The exoskeleton technology was developed in the United States by Suit-X.
Agribusiness

Meat processing sector trials 'wearable' technology to reduce injuries
Researchers said a farm manager's personal characteristics were likely to be a better predictor of future debt payback performance.

Study says personal characteristics better measure for farm lending

Watch: The kiwifruit industry produced a video in an effort to recruit workers.

Kiwifruit export values take a September breather
A Hawke's Bay orchard become the first in the world to use a robotic harvester for a commercial apple harvest.

Report calls for more action on AI in agriculture sector
Epicurean Dairy Limited (EDL) is based in Auckland.

'Serious, systematic and sustained deception': Dairy company fined for falsifying listeria results
A shortage of workers is a major issue for farmers and growers.

'Action plan' announced to address primary sector worker shortages
Dr Megan Woods has asked AgResearch to move to the next phase of designing the new research facilities.

New Lincoln agritech research centre wins ministerial support
Watch: Fonterra reported a loss of $605 million for the 2019 financial year.

Fonterra plans big staff move from CBD to south Auckland
The deal is the company's latest move into the consumer market.

Synlait buys Canterbury's Dairyworks in $112 million deal
Watch: The kiwifruit industry produced a video in an effort to recruit workers.

Significant growth opportunities for NZ kiwifruit in US - analyst

Listen: CEDA's Linda Stewart talks about the new strategy.

Major agritech strategy launched for Manawatū
Fonterra is trying to lift its financial performance after a disappointing 2019 financial year.

Fonterra lifts forecast farmgate milk price
Agribusiness

Outlook positive for NZ in global cheese market, despite trade uncertainties - report
"A definable mood of caution remains within the rural sector," said REINZ.

Uncertainty behind restrained early spring rural real estate sales